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SN03 EEL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 99,474 miles on the clock, averaging 16,226 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SN03 EEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,474
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
16,226

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading99,474 miles
Reading date
Miles last year60
Average per year16,226
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SN03 EEL 14k36k57k78k99k '06'11'10

Check SN03 EEL

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,474 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,414 miles
Since last MOT+13,462 miles
PASS
Mileage85,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,952 miles
Since last MOT+20,620 miles
PASS
Mileage65,332 miles
Since last MOT+17,167 miles
PASS
Mileage48,165 miles
Since last MOT+18,962 miles
PASS
Mileage29,203 miles
Since last MOT+14,766 miles
PASS
Mileage14,437 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 EEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SN03 EEL

What car is SN03 EEL?

SN03 EEL is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SN03 EEL?

The last recorded mileage for SN03 EEL was 99,474 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN03 EEL passed its MOT?

SN03 EEL has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2011.

Is SN03 EEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN03 EEL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SN03 EEL?

SN03 EEL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.